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Our client has a permanent vacancy for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy private client team. The team offer a wide range of private client services including wills and trusts, inheritance tax planning, probate, powers of attorney and court of protection. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a small but friendly and busy team. The Role Typing correspondence to clients, other firms of solicitors, accountants etc Typing and completing complete legal documents including Wills, Trusts, Trusts, Powers of Attorney etc Keeping an up-to-date diary for the Solicitors and fee-earners. Making appointments and organising and arranging meetings Answer the telephone, taking messages and dealing with queries. Deal with the post - incoming and outgoing Setting up new files, closing and archiving files and sending for storage Dealing with accounts - typing client's bills, completing timesheets, organising the raising of payments and expenses Undertaking other admin duties including photocopying, filing etc Skills / Experience Excellent typing skills Preferred experience of working within a legal environment Excellent communication and client facing skills Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Private Client Legal Secretary Our client a modern forward thinking law firm are recruiting for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their busy Private Client Team. As a Private Client Legal Secretary you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. The Role Providing typing and administration support to one or more lawyers Audio typing (BigHand) Opening and closing files Diary management, preparing lawyers for external meetings Carry out money laundering and ID checks Typing of legal documents, Wills, LPA's, Estate Accounts Witnessing wills Liaise with Clients, Solicitors , Barristers Chambers Attend client meetings Preparing conference room Provide support to other secretaries as and when required Assist with preparation of invoices Taking credit card payments Booking events, training etc The Candidate You will possess recent Private Client Experience Experience with all Microsoft Office packages , excellent Audio Typing skills The ability to work to tight deadlines Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Strong organisational skills Excellent communications skills and a team player Benefits 22 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, plus Christmas Pension Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm Friendly office environment Apply Now. If you feel this is the right opportunity for you please contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2303 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .
Legal Secretary - Private Client Dover Full-Time, Permanent Role GBP 22,000 - GBP 26,000 (depending on experience) My client, a reputable Solicitor based in Dover is seeking a competent and professional Legal Secretary who is proficient in audio typing and diary co-ordination to join their Private Client department. Main duties shall include but are not limited to: Providing full secretarial support to the departmental fee earners, including arranging appointments, dealing with client queries in person and by phone, together with preparation of correspondence and documents by audio typing via the digital dictation system Filing, photocopying and opening/closing client files in a timely manner Regular consideration of client files and liaising with partner and fee earners on any action required; Maintaining and coordinating diaries and diary notes and reporting on these as necessary Working as a member of the secretarial team; answering incoming calls, greeting visitors to Reception on occasion, collection/delivery of daily incoming/outgoing post and DX, and any other general office administrative duties as required To have a personal development plan and evaluate the effect of training on achievement. Requirements for the role: Relevant secretarial experience gained from within a busy legal practice within Private Client Good all-round education; both literate and numerate Competent in the use of MS Word and Outlook (Professional) gained in a working environment, preferably the legal industry Proficient audio typist Familiar with transcription via Digital Dictation (desirable) Confident and assertive whilst sympathetic and understanding towards clients who may be distressed, whilst remaining professional at all times Ability to balance priorities to meet sometimes demanding deadlines. If you are interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please apply today.